四、不与人辩论
第四，我们传福音时，最忌讳的就是与人辩论。若是有人说，他对耶稣基督相当有问题，你不要辩论说，耶稣基督非常好。你不必说辩论的话，也不必说正面冲突的话，只要很简单地把你所得着的基督告诉人。人也许说了很多相反的话，你却只要简单地，用很浅显的话，作自己的见证，将你得救前的光景，和信主后的改变向人陈明。你的话语不必多，却要有信心。然而，你的话语要带着权柄的信心，你就必须是个奉献的人，是个有好的祷告的人。在福音聚会之前，你在神面前要有好的祷告和好的对付；在聚会中，你从始至终都要凭着信心；等到会后与人接触，更要从信心里说话。当遇见人有反对的话语，或傲慢的态度时，既不生气，也不要着急，不要辩论，只要和缓、平稳的从信心里，说几句信心的话。
慕迪是美国一位大布道家，曾经引领多人信主。他未曾受过高等教育，是一位低微的卖鞋匠。他满有负担为主传福音，但是因着学问不好，有一次从讲台下来之后，一位听道的先生指责他说话的文法不对。慕迪很正派的回应说，“你的文法讲得对，请上台去讲，看有没有人得救。”慕迪告诉人说，不在乎文法对不对，乃要看有没有人得救。有时文法讲不对，却能讲得叫人得救；文法讲得对，却可能没人得救。这位没有多少学问的人，却引领欧、美两洲将近一百万人信主。他是一个在福音上有能力的人。
我们向人传福音，不在乎我们说得多少；有时，我们说得越多，人的信心越减少，越销灭圣灵的工作。然而这不是说，我们不该说话，乃是我们说的时候，需要留在圣灵的管治之下。我们必须是奉献的人，有好的祷告，并且与神同工。这样，当我们和人接触时，不仅是我们在那里说，更是神与我们一同说。我们不是向人讲论哲学和道理，也不是讲论科学或知识，那些东西只会使人在头脑里打转，不能摸着人的灵。我们所传讲的是神的福音，而福音本是神的大能，要救一切信的人（罗一16）。我们的每句话，都该显明福音是神的大能；这是我们该有的信心。
一面，我们只要很简单地从信心里，说出简单地话。另一面，我们不要盼望即时的果效，乃要将福音的话、大能的话，凭着信心说出去。我们应该相信，这些话在人里面会起作用，圣灵会动工。或许就在当时，或许在第二天早晨，或在第三天，时间完全操之于圣灵，不操在我们手中。我们只管在里面，满有信心的说福音的话。
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Preparation for Spreading the Gospel (5) — Rom 1:8
4. Avoiding Debates
When spreading the gospel, one of the greatest pitfalls is engaging in debates. If someone expresses doubts or objections about Jesus Christ, there is no need to argue in His defense. Instead of debating or countering their objections directly, simply share Christ as you have experienced Him. When faced with skepticism or opposition, you don’t need to say much. Instead, provide a simple testimony of your life before and after encountering Christ. While your words may be few, they should be spoken with faith and authority. To speak with such confidence, you must be a consecrated person who has offered good prayers and prepared your heart before God. During a gospel meeting, remain steadfast in faith from the beginning to the end. Afterward, when interacting with individuals, continue to speak words out of faith. If someone responds with criticism or arrogance, resist the temptation to get angry or defensive. Avoid arguing, instead, speak calmly, confidently and faithfully.
Dwight L. Moody, a prominent American evangelist, led countless people to Christ despite his lack of formal education. As a humble shoe salesman, he carried a deep burden for the gospel. On one occasion, after delivering a sermon, a listener criticized Moody’s poor grammar. Moody responded graciously, saying, “Your grammar may be correct; please go up there and speak to see if anyone will be saved.” His point was clear: effective evangelism is not about perfect grammar but about whether people are brought to salvation. Moody’s simplicity and faith allowed him to lead nearly one million people across Europe and America to Christ. Though he lacked academic refinement, he was a man empowered by the gospel and used mightily by God.
When we share the gospel, it is not about saying more or impressing others with our words. Sometimes, the more we say, the less faith we inspire, and we may even stifle the work of the Holy Spirit. This doesn’t mean we should remain silent, but rather that our words must be under the leading of the Holy Spirit. If we are consecrated individuals who pray earnestly and co-labor with God, then our interactions with people will not just be our words but God speaking through us. We do not engage in philosophical or intellectual discussions that merely stimulate the mind; instead, we proclaim the gospel, which is the power of God for salvation (Rom. 1:16).
Each of our words should reflect the gospel’s divine power. This requires faith – that our simple, sincere words will bear fruit. We should not expect instant results but trust that the gospel message will work in people’s hearts, as the Holy Spirit moves in His time. Whether the impact is immediate, the next morning or even days later, it is entirely in the Spirit’s hands. Our responsibility is to speak the gospel faithfully and trust that God will fulfill His work.